Nursing Program Coordinator & Simulation Center Technician

Western Colorado University • Gunnison, CO

2d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Nursing Program Coordinator & Simulation Center Technician. Reporting to the Director of Nursing and working closely with nursing faculty, clinical partners, and academic support teams, this role combines two essential functions that directly contribute to the strength of Western’s nursing program. The position supports daily academic operations, student processes, scheduling, and accreditation needs while also ensuring high-quality, realistic simulation-based learning through the setup, operation, and maintenance of simulation technology and equipment. By integrating hands-on technical expertise with strong administrative coordination, the Nursing Program Coordinator & Simulation Center Technician plays a vital role in advancing the mission of preparing nurses for rural and population-health practice. This is an on-campus position. Western is unable to sponsor work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Candidates must hold an associate degree with relevant experience, along with at least one year of related work experience, although additional education may substitute for experience.
• Relevant work experience may include healthcare roles, clinical or lab administrative support, customer service in a healthcare, educational, or technical environment (e.g., clinic reception, front office support, or help desk roles), or technical and IT support.
• Applicants must demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines; and proficiency with Microsoft Office and general office technologies.
• The role requires the ability to learn and operate simulation technology, software, and medical equipment and to work comfortably in both technical and administrative environments.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, as is experience in healthcare, nursing education, or clinical simulation environments.
• Additional preferred qualifications include experience supporting academic programs or accreditation processes, familiarity with simulation software, mannequin operation, and audiovisual systems, an understanding of rural and population-health training needs, and simulation or healthcare-related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily program activities, including communication, scheduling, curriculum documentation, accreditation support, clinical onboarding processes, and general office workflow.
• Handles procurement tasks, budget tracking, and maintenance of departmental records.
• Responsible for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting high- and low-fidelity mannequins, medical equipment, and audiovisual systems while ensuring the lab remains fully stocked, organized, and ready for instructional use.
• Assists faculty in creating and running realistic simulation scenarios, provides real-time technical support during simulations, and helps students engage effectively with lab equipment and learning activities.
• Contributes to data collection and organization for instructional improvement or faculty-led research and performs other duties as assigned to advance the goals of the Nursing Education Program.

Benefits

• Western Colorado University offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, a retirement plan, life insurance, and additional optional coverages.
• After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees